Italian Light Tanks

Name: Italian Light Tanks
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1919–45

By Filippo Cappellano and Pier Paolo Battistelli

Series: New Vanguard

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Italian Light Tanks by Filippo Cappellano and Pier Paolo Battistelli explores the development and deployment of Italy's light armoured vehicles during the 20th century. The book details the design, use, and operational history of these tanks, providing insight into their role in various military conflicts. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in the evolution of military technology and Italy's contributions to armoured warfare.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in military history or armoured warfare, particularly focused on the development and use of Italian light tanks. It's ideal for enthusiasts looking to delve into design details and operational history, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of military technology during significant historical periods.

Italian Light Tanks

A detailed study of the light tanks of the Italian armed forces of World War II.

A detailed study of the light tanks of the Italian armed forces of World War II.

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By November 1918, only one Italian training unit equipped with French Schneider and Renault tanks had been formed.

Consequently, during the 1920s, the Italian army had just one single tank type in its armoured inventory – the Fiat 3000. Only in 1927 was the first tank unit formed as a branch of the infantry and not as an independent organisation.

Pier Paolo Battistelli and Filippo Cappellano explore the development of these tanks in Italian Light Tanks. Between 1933 and March 1939, a further 2,724 CV 33 / L 3 tanks were built, 1,216 of which were exported all over the world. By the time Italy entered the war in June 1940, the army had 1,284 light tanks, 855 of which were in combat units, including three armoured divisions.

Featuring detailed illustrations, this compact guide covers all of these types, including variants of the CV 33 / L 3 tanks that included flame-throwers, bridge-layers, recovery vehicles, and a radio command tank.

Series: New Vanguard

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Italian Light Tanks by Filippo Cappellano and Pier Paolo Battistelli is praised for being a convenient and enjoyable compendium. It features a variety of photos, extended captions, colour plates, and informative illustrations that enhance its appeal. The inclusion of a bibliography and an index further adds to its comprehensive nature, making it an entertaining and informative read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849087773

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 June 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 40 b/w; 7 col

Contributors:

Illustrated by Richard Chasemore

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 182.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 48

Collections

Education & Reference European History Filippo Cappellano History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Pier Paolo Battistelli Series: New Vanguard

About the Author

Colonel Dr Filippo Cappellano is the chief of the Italian Army Historical Branch (Ufficio Storico SME). A renowned military historian, he is the author of several books, essays and articles on the history of the Italian Army.

Pier Paolo Battistelli earned his PhD in Military History at the University of Padua. A scholar of German and Italian politics and strategy throughout World War II, he is active in Italy and abroad writing titles and essays on military history subjects.

Richard Chasemore is a technical illustrator who has worked on a wide variety of projects in publishing an advertising, using both traditional and digital media. He is a long-standing contributor to the top-selling Star Wars Incredible Cross Sections series.